Site Index
Bibliography
A selected bibliography of publications that address wild and scenic rivers and river conservation in general. These materials are available through libraries.Congressional Record
The congressional record related to major amendments to the Wild & Scenic Rivers Act. This page presents the congressional history that was used in the Council paper, Evolution of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act: A History of Substantive Amendments 1968-2013 (585 KB PDF)Eligibility, Classification and Management Guidelines
Guidelines established by the Departments of Agriculture and the Interior on eligibility, classification and management of wild and scenic rivers.Environmental Quotations
Quotes on rivers and the environment collected from around the country.GIS and Mapping
Maps and GIS data for the rivers in the National System. Includes base maps.Interagency Wild & Scenic Rivers Coordinating Council
Organization established to coordinate interpretation of the Wild & Scenic Rivers Act between the various managing and permitting agencies.Publications
The Wild & Scenic Rivers Council has prepared a number of technical reports.Questions
Send e-mail questions about wild and scenic rivers. Questions should address management of the National System and river designation, not travel or general interest.River and Water Facts
Interesting facts about rivers and water.River Lengths
Provides data on the longest rivers in the United States and the world.River Managing Agencies
Includes some state agencies.Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance
Link to the National Park Service's technical assistance program aimed at helping communities preserve their river, trail and other natural and recreational resources.Study Rivers
Complete list of rivers authorized for study by Congress and their status.Wild & Scenic Rivers
State-by-state list of the rivers in the National Wild & Scenic Rivers System.Wild & Scenic Rivers Act & Amendments
The complete text. This site also contains the notices for all Section 2(a)(ii) designations.Wild & Scenic Rivers Table
Printable table of the rivers in the National Wild & Scenic Rivers System including mileage by classification.